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13 minutes Closed Captioned Study Guide Grades K-3 Directed by JoDee Samuelson Produced by The National Film Board of Canada DVD Purchase $79, Rent $45 US Release Date: 1996 Copyright Date: 1996 DVD ISBN: 0-7722-1364-1 VHS ISBN: 0-7722-0678-3 Subjects Animation Children's Films Children's Stories: Animation Education Environment Environmental Ethics Language Arts Values Awards and Festivals Best Director & Best Writing Awards, Atlantic Film Festival Hiroshima International Animation Festival Women in the Director's Chair International Film & Video Festival Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital Cornell Environmental Film Festival Olympia Environmental Film Festival Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Far North Conservation Film Festival |
The Sandbox![]() A beautifully animated environmental tale.
In this richly imagined, animated tale, two children create an entire world in their sandbox for their small friend Bear. Then people come into their play world and suddenly they're everywhere. Bear disappears into the forest. The children search for him but they're overwhelmed by the noise and pollution. They find him on top of a mountain but realize there's no place left for bears. Maybe they should start over...? Can the children make a better world for Bear? Web Page: http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/sand.html Reviews "Animated with vivid, rich earth tone browns, blues and reds, splashed with accenting yellows and vibrant greens this film definitely captivates its audience with color...an excellent educational tool for children ages 4-8...highly recommend(ed)." Christine Sisak, MC Journal "Has much to offer viewers of all ages...This entertainingly thought-provoking program would be an asset in any school or public library collection." Columnist's Choice, Emergency Librarian "The animation features rich, crayon-like colors and textures reminiscent of a child's drawings. The narration is a dialogue done by children, each providing the voice of a different character. The sound quality is excellent. Children in grades four through six will best be able to understand the issues presented...Teachers and librarians seeking materials on environmental issues will find this a useful tool for spurring discussion." School Library Journal "I really loved the fantasy/factual components. The animation, characters, colours, music and voices are really very effective. I feel sure that the 5-6-year-olds will relate to the fantasy element first, and then, with class discussion, see the stronger environmental issues." Carol Dodds, elementary teacher, LeMarchant St. Thomas School, Halifax "It's a wonderful discussion starter to introduce various environmental themes and to engage young children in speaking about ethics and values. The power of this charming film is the invitation it presents to its young viewers to dream for a better world and act on that dream." Tim Grant, editor, Green Teacher, Toronto "The Sandbox will assist vocabulary development and help young children (preschool) become aware that humans and all living things on the planet have basic needs that cannot be supplied without clean air, water, and healthy soil. It is also very likely children will want to explore and discuss |